Gautengers are asked to reduce electricity consumption.
Isaac Mangena, Spokesperson of City Power said yesterday that due to the current cold weather conditions, the use of electricity is expected to increase.
He said failure to reduce consumption, would place a strain on the network.
He said areas of concern are in Alexandra, Bryanston, Fleurhof, Florida, Freedom Park, Hospital Hill, Kliptown, Klipfontein, Lawley, Matholesville, Mayibuye, Mountain View, Mulbarton, Naturena, Northcliff, Pennyville, Pimville Zone 9, Prescast, Princess, Slovo, Thembelihle, Tshepisong and Vlakfontein.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2, for Gauteng today.
As a result, strong damaging winds, thunderstorms and hail is expected over the Region, as well as over the eastern parts of the Free State, north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Mpumalanga Highveld.